Hunter Ed Test Review
To raise or lower a firearm or bow into an elevated stand, a hunter should use
a haul line.
A responsible and ethical hunter follows
all game laws and regulations.
A responsible and ethical hunter leaves the land
better than he or she found it.
Responsible hunters DO NOT draw attention to themselves by wearing
bloody hunting clothes in public places
An ethical hunter not only tries to
bring home the wild game he or she is seeking but also tries to cause the least amount of pain and suffering to the animal.
When using a firearm or a bow, which shot is the most effective shot angle on deer, antelope and other large game animals.
broadside
If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should NOT
cross the fence with the firearm held under your arm or lean the firearm against the fence and then cross.
Knowing your firearm's range is critical because it allows you to
determine whether or not you're able to make a clean (and ethical) kill and know the distances your firearm could cause injury.
The worst angle for a shot at the vital organs on a deer is
from the rear end.
If there is another animal behind the one you are hunting, the UNethical thing to do is
go ahead and take the shot and hope to hit both animals, shoot in the air to scare the animals so they move apart or shoot the front animal in the legs.
Good marksmanship is
hitting the spot where you are aiming on your target again and again.
The safest and most important clothing choice for hunting is
hunter orange, blaze orange and daylight fluorescent orange, NOT camouflage.
A Texas Game Warden can
inspect private property for suspected violations of hunting and fishing laws and regulations.
The most ethical way to transport a harvested deer is
packed in an ice chest with the proper tag included.
Responsible hunters ask for
permission from landowners before hunting on their land.
While safely loading or unloading a firearm, you should always
point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Responsible hunters treat both game and non-game animals with
respect
Where and with whom you plan to hunt,
specific directions of the route to your hunting area and when you expect to return home are part of a Hunting Plan that you would leave with a family member or friend.
Firearms should be
stored unloaded, lightly-oiled in a locked location and separate from ammunition.
Unethical ways to transport your harvested deer are
strapped on top of the roof of your car, skinned in the back of a pick up or with the head tied on the front bumper.
When hunters are walking in a group,
they should not stay close together.
If crossing a fence while hunting alone, you should
unload, place the firearm on the ground, muzzle covered, pointed away from you on the other side of the fence, and then cross.
If there is another animal behind the one you are hunting, the ethical thing to do is
wait for the animals to move apart so the one you want is alone and gives you a clear, safe and ethical shot.
A responsible and ethical hunter would NOT
waste meat or any usable parts of the game harvested
When approaching a downed deer or other large animal after your shot,
you should approach cautiously from behind, stop a short distance away and watch the chest cavity for any breathing movement.
